Amara
Pronunciation: [ ahm-AHR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Amara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 287 babies have been named Amara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,379 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,379
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Amara is also used as a girl name, ranked #121.
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About the Name Amara
Amara is a boy name .
Is Amara a boy or girl name? Amara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,379 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #121. Amara is more commonly used as a girl name.
Amara is currently ranked #7,379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amara include Ama, Amy, and Amaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amara include Amari, Amar, Amarion, Amare, Amaris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis